When Boston Bruins center David Krejci officially announced his retirement yesterday, he only confirmed his retirement from the NHL – leaving the door open for a potential return to European or international play. Speaking with reporters, including Patrick Donnelly of the Boston Sports Journal today, Krejci said that was intentional, and he is indeed considering playing in the Czech league next season or, if nothing else, suiting up for his country at the 2024 World Championships. Krejci said the injury he was playing through during the team’s first-round loss to the Florida Panthers would have required surgery to play for Boston in 2023-24, and said he “can’t take the whole season” anymore.